

That is why we are introducing Microsoft Defender for individuals. “We must evolve our security solutions to meet unique customer needs at home and work by bringing together existing technologies in a new way.

Microsoft says that it will continue to add more features and functions to the Microsoft Defender app such as identity theft protection and secure online connection. The app is free to download on all these platforms but you will need an active Microsoft 365 subscription for this to work. The Android app brings along an antivirus function along with a malware scanner – kind of like most Android security solutions. The iOS app of Microsoft Defender will only provide web protection as well as show the security status of other devices registered under this service. On the mobile platforms, it has different functions. The app is also said to show the security status of your other devices registered to your Microsoft account, and even provide security alerts. Hence, on macOS and Windows 11, Microsoft Defender will also provide protection against phishing attacks on the internet. The Defender app on the PC platforms works along with the pre-loaded or other third-party antivirus solutions. Microsoft Defender comes to all platforms
